As India welcomes Dhanteras 2025, gold is not just shining in showcases, it’s surging. Prices have climbed nearly 63 per cent over the past year, with the 10-gram rate now hovering around Rs 1,28,200. By comparison, last year’s Dhanteras saw gold at approximately Rs 78,840 per 10 grams. The rally has made gold one of the best-performing global assets, outperforming equity benchmarks such as the Nifty 50. Advertisement

The surge is fueled by a mix of factors: rising geopolitical tensions, global economic uncertainty, renewed central-bank buying, and steady investor demand for a safe haven. Festival-season purchases add further momentum, prompting households and investors to reconsider not just whether to buy gold, but how to hold it.

For most Indians, gold is more than an investment — it

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